Debbie Harry Acting In New Tribeca Short Film, ‘Catharsis’
Since she’s first and foremost a singer, it’s not often that fans see Debbie Harry acting. But the Blondie frontwoman has done it before. And again now with a lead…
Debbie Harry speaks during the “Tribeca Talks: “Blondie” event during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 15, 2021 in New York City. She’ll be acting in a film for the 2024 Festival.
Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty ImagesSince she's first and foremost a singer, it's not often that fans see Debbie Harry acting. But the Blondie frontwoman has done it before. And again now with a lead role in a short film called Catharsis.
The film is one of the winning selections chosen for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. According to their website, the Tribeca Festival was started 2001 after the attack on the World Trade Center. It was founded by actors Robert De Niro (Cape Fear, Awakenings), Jane Rosenthal (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Irishman), and real estate investor Craig Hatkoff. Who started the movement to help revitalize the economy and culture in New York City after 9/11.
Debbie Harry Acting Role In 2024 Tribeca Film
The Tribeca Festival is held every spring in New York City and showcases a myriad of mediums in art. The core of the program, according to tribecafilm.com, is "feature and short films, highlighting politically, culturally and socially relevant films from diverse storytellers."
This year, fans will see Debbie Harry acting in one of the chosen films. Called Catharsis, the 17-minute short film is about a dancer who struggles with anger management whose rage emerges while working with a psychotherapist. Co-written and directed by Brian Logvinsky, the film stars Debbie Harry acting opposite Harrison Ball, who plays the dancer.
In the film, Debbie Harry plays the dancer's aunt who, according to variety.com, believes the dancer is struggling due to a family curse and encourages him to see the psychotherapist. The trailer is intense and shows a more serious side to Harry that fans don't normally get onstage. Debbie Harry acting is very different than Debbie Harry singing. And this role just reminds fans of the range of her talent.
A clip of one of Harry's scenes is on Logvinsky's YouTube channel. You can watch it here. The short film will premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2024 on June 14.
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Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
Few women in rock history have the presence or the effortless cool of Debbie Harry, and for over four decades, she's been everyone's favorite badass.
Frankly, there's no sign of her slowing down either.
In honor of her birthday today (July 1), enjoy this gallery of the incomparable Debbie Harry through the years.
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16:Debbie Harry of Blondie performs onstage 36th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 16, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Debbie Harry performs on stage during 32nd Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert & Gala at Carnegie Hall on February 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet House)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Singer Debbie Harry of Blondie attends Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on June 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Debbie Harry attends the "Penn & Teller On Broadway" at Marquis Theatre on July 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 05: Debbie Harry of Blondie performs onstage at the Amnesty International Concert presented by the CBGB Festival at Barclays Center on February 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for CBGB)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Debbie Harry attends the 19th Annual Out100 Awards presented by Buick at Terminal 5 on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for OUT100 presented by Buick)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: Singer Debbie Harry attends the "Project Runway" 10th Anniversary Party at Highline on July 17, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Musician Deborah Harry attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala at the Chateau Marmont on October 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
CULVER CITY, CA - APRIL 17: Recording artist Debbie Harry attends the 8th Annual TV Land Awards at Sony Studios on April 17, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
American singer, songwriter, model and actress Debbie Harry (Photo by Rogers/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
American singer, songwriter, model and actress Debbie Harry, UK, 21st November 1983. (Photo by Rogers/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
American singer, songwriter, model and actress Debbie Harry sitting on a staircase, UK, 21st November 1983. (Photo by Rogers/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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circa 1980: Debbie Harry, singer with American new wave pop group Blondie, on stage. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Debbie Harry: The Epitome of Cool
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Debbie Harry, singer with American new wave pop group Blondie, UK, 1978. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 24: (US TABLOIDS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Musician Debbie Harry arrives for the opening night of "Cirque Du Soleil's Varekai" April 24, 2003 at Randall's Island in New York. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
